International Marathon of Beaujolais

Fri, Apr 10, 2026
France
Villefranche-sur-Saône
100% asphalt
25,000
marathondubeaujolais.org

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International Marathon of Beaujolais, Villefranche-sur-Saône

Results

Distances

Running
Trails
26.7 mi
Start: 10:00 PM
Running
Marathon
26.2 mi
Start: 02:30 PM
Running
Half Marathon
13.1 mi
Start: 04:00 PM
Running
13 km of the Rhône
8.1 mi
Start: 03:00 PM
Running
Family Marathon
2.6 mi
Start: 03:30 PM

About

A festive mountain and road race through the Beaujolais vineyards and villages, with four race options (marathon, half-marathon, 13 km of the Rhône, and family marathon) drawing around 25,000 runners each edition.

Catering & aid stations

9 full refreshment points and multiple tasting/refreshment stations offering food and drinks along the courses.

Pacers

Marathon: 3 waves at 8:30, 8:40, 8:50 from Fleurie. Half Marathon: 6 waves at 10-minute intervals from 10:00. Pacers pace according to target times per wave; pacer flags identify vehicles.

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Villefranche-sur-Saône

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan7°1°

↑ 08:20

↓ 17:22

Feb9°1°

↑ 07:46

↓ 18:06

Mar13°4°

↑ 06:54

↓ 18:47

Apr17°7°

↑ 06:55

↓ 20:28

May20°11°

↑ 06:10

↓ 21:07

Jun25°15°

↑ 05:51

↓ 21:34

Jul27°17°

↑ 06:06

↓ 21:29

Aug27°16°

↑ 06:42

↓ 20:51

Sep22°13°

↑ 07:20

↓ 19:54

Oct18°10°

↑ 07:59

↓ 18:56

Nov11°5°

↑ 07:43

↓ 17:11

Dec7°2°

↑ 08:17

↓ 16:57

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Route maps

What's included in entry

Race bib
Finish medal

Event cancellation insurance (optional)
Tasting opportunities at checkpoints

Hotels near the start

FAQ

Do I need a certificate for the marathon or half-marathon?

Yes, a medical certificate dated within 12 months is required for the marathon and recommended for the half-marathon. For the Family Marathon, no certificate is required.

Is there insurance included?

Cancellation insurance is available and can be validated on the registration form; event liability coverage is included for all races.

What about costumes or themed running?

Costumes are highly encouraged, especially for the Family Marathon and Rando Pour Elles—creative outfits are part of the festive spirit.

Are there age restrictions?

Family Marathon: children up to 11 must be accompanied by an adult; from age 12 they may run alone. Marathon and half-marathon require meeting the respective medical and age criteria shown on the registration form.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:08:02 AM